Why King V matters for retirement fund boards
King V may be voluntary, but for retirement fund boards it has emerged as a critical standard for credible governance, fiduciary oversight and long-term value creation.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
SCOPA moves from hearings to hard choices on the RAF
The committee’s final report is expected to examine the legal consequences of former chief executive Collins Letsoalo’s refusal to appear before Parliament.
Transport pressed on whether RABS can deal with RAF’s legacy claims
Unless the Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill is retrospective, it may fail to ease the Fund’s financial burden for more than a decade, warn MPs.
New Cogence portfolios blend public and private markets for retail investors
The Diversified Markets portfolios introduce a measured allocation to private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real assets alongside listed investments.
African insurers link US$52bn in assets to ESG targets, report finds
The Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance outlines ESG-linked assets, product development, and governance trends across Africa.
Why cyber resilience matters more than ever for insurance brokers
Brokers sit at the centre of the digital risk landscape because of the nature of the information they manage and store.
Discovery links higher cancer screening to earlier diagnosis
New data shows rising cancer diagnoses among members, but also increased screening and earlier detection, which DHMS links to improved survival outcomes.
Short-term insurers strengthen customer experience, but execution gaps persist
The 2025 CE Index places short-term insurers mid-table within financial services, with clear differences emerging between brands and channels.
Stretch your medical savings: smart strategies for the year ahead
This edition of Cover to Cover looks at how members can plan, track, and optimise their medical savings to reduce out-of-pocket costs and get the most from their benefits.
SCA clarifies when liability disclaimers fail to exclude delictual claims
Exclusion clauses will not operate where indemnities are not properly concluded with each participant and brought to their attention.
AFU secures R11m linked to Foschini impersonation scam
The National Prosecuting Authority says the forfeiture follows an impersonation scheme that led to payments exceeding R22m.
Two-pot amendments resolve uncertainty for older provident fund members
The Revenue Laws Amendment Act settles the treatment of provident and provident preservation fund members aged 55 or older on T-day.
Under fire: the risks reshaping short-term insurance in SA
Interconnected hazards are altering claims patterns and capital pressures for insurers – shifting priorities for brokers and corporate risk teams, says PSG Insure.
Disciplinary process under way at GPAA amid governance concerns
Parliament reiterates concerns about financial management and governance highlighted in recent audit outcomes.
Bonitas’ dispute with Medscheme heads to court
Bonitas’ decision to change administrators comes amid a CMS investigation and High Court proceedings involving its former service provider.
Judgment sheds light on beneficiary changes in living annuities
Was a beneficiary nomination signed under a power of attorney and submitted after death valid?
When AI goes wrong, liability still lands on humans
As AI reshapes workplace decisions, legal experts and insurers warn that professional indemnity and D&O exposure is rising fast.
